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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

I'm working on a few more fun hats for the upcoming craft fair. Above I have a polar bear, a baby bonnet, and a soon to be frog. We shall see how far I get, but I still have hopes of making a bear, a giraffe, a puppy, a cat, and an elephant. I'm going for quite the crochet menagerie!

Do you follow them on Facebook? You should. Make sure that you can see all of their posts, because they post lovely pictures daily.

I've had the pleasure of working with their beads a couple of times. (And I still have some of their pretties in my bead stash.) Above you can see the memory wire bracelet that I made. Below you can see the wrap bracelet that I made.

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Saturday, October 18, 2014

I'm pretty excited to share this beanie hat crochet pattern with you today. AND there's an awesome giveaway for you too! (It ends October 31, 2014.) I'd like to say a big thank you to Red Heart for making this post possible! They provided me with the scrumptious yarn I used to crochet this hat and they are sponsoring today's giveaway.

Like I said, the yarn is from Red Heart. It's Heads Up in Bright Coral. This line of yarn is a 80% Acrylic 20% Wool blend. It's super soft and squishy and cuddly. It's a great yarn to use for hats!

The recommended hook size is a K, but I used a J hook to make this hat. I wanted a nice tight stitch.

The yardage for this yarn is a little over 100 yards (106 to be exact) and I was able to finish the hat with just the teeniest bit of leftover yarn. (I would not have been able to complete another row.) It fits me perfectly. (I'd say I have an average sized head.)

Here's how to make this hat:

Row 1: 8 hdc in magic loop (or preferred method). Slip stitch to join. [8 stitches]
Row 2: 2 hdc in each st around. Slip stitch to join. [16 stitches]
Row 3: *2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in the next st* repeat around. Slip stitch to join. Chain two and turn. [24 stitches]
Row 4: *2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts* repeat around. Slip stitch to join. Chain two and turn. [32 stitches]
Row 5: *2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts* repeat around. Slip stitch to join. Chain two and turn. [40 stitches]
Row 6: *2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts* repeat around. Slip stitch to join. Chain two and turn. [48 stitches]
Row 7: *2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts* repeat around. Slip stitch to join. Chain two and turn. [56 stitches]
Row 8: *2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts* repeat around. Slip stitch to join. Chain two and turn. [64 stitches]
Row 9: 2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each of the next 32 sts, 2 hdc in one stitch. Hdc to end. Slip stitch to join. Chain two and turn. [66 stitches]
Rows 10 - ?: Hdc in each stitch. (How many rows you make will depend on where you want the beanie to hit: at the ear, in the middle of the ear, below the ear? For my hat I did seven rows of hdc in each stitch.)
Brim: Sc in each stitch. Do this for two rows.

I really love how comfortable this yarn makes the hat! And the bright color is a great way to bring a little cheerfulness to those dreary winter days.

This Giveaway has ended.

Check out this awesome prize pack being sponsored by Red Heart. Just look at all those yarn goodies!

One lucky reader will win it.

Details and Fine Print: Must be a US resident 18+ to enter. This giveaway is not affiliated with Facebook or any other social media. Red Heart is responsible for prize fulfillment and shipment. Winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond in order to claim prize. After 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. Void where prohibited. Entries will be verified. Giveaway ends October 31, 2014.

Don't forget to check out the other craft themed giveaways that are a part of my October Celebration!

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Sorry for the poor photography here. I misplaced the cord for the nice camera and my ol' point and shoot just isn't up to par.

I've been playing with this delicious Heads Up yarn from Red Heart. It's the perfect amount of squishy. The color (bright coral) is particular cheering given the damp, dull, and dark weather of the past day or two. I've also been making some more of the Easiest Headwrap Ever for the upcoming craft fair.

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

These are some of my favorite Mary Jane crochet patterns. Best of all, they are all free! Below each picture you will find the link to the patterns. Do you have any cute little girl shoes to add to this list? If so, please leave a comment!

Monday, October 13, 2014

The following statement is certainly true for me. In fact, at this very moment I am only part way through a craft room clean up . . . and I found some beautiful stuff that I forgot I had. Yippee for awesome "new" supplies!

If you liked that meme, check out the full post by Craftaholics Anonymous. I was in stitches over some of the memes!

Here is one of my favorite link ups from last week's Yarn Fanatic Party. I have to say, these Taylor Chucks are pretty cool, don't you think?

About today's sponsor: For more than sixty years, babies in Latin America have enjoyed the relief of the premium diaper rash cream, Hipoglos. Trusted by millions, Hipoglos claims to be one of the most amazing diaper rash ointments available! It helps prevent and treat diaper rash and skin irritation. It also helps protect chafed skin while helping to seal out wetness. Hipoglos goes on smoothly and wipes off cleanly, giving your baby immediate relief. This extra gentle care for your baby’s bottom will make both Mama and baby happy.Hipoglos is widely available at Walgreens and select other stores. It can also be purchased online at Amazon!

One lucky winner will win a

$250 Target Gift card.

Now, just in case you are wondering how this fits into my my "craft supplies" giveaway theme for October guess what I just found out! Select Targets now have fabric! Check out the fun prints that they have at Fabric Loft. I particularly love the Trapeze collection:

Sadly, my nearest store does not carry the fabric. If you find it at your stores I'd love to know! Target also has scrap-booking supplies, sewing machines, knit and crochet pattern books, and lots of great craft supply storage options. So, yes, this giveaway fits with my crafty theme.

Disclaimer: The participating bloggers, including The Philosopher's Wife, were not compensated for this post. No purchase is necessary to enter. One entrant per household, per address. Void where prohibited by law. Winner(s) will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. The sponsor(s) will be responsible for product shipment to winner(s) of this sweepstakes. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest. Contact Elia@mompoweredmedia.com if you have any additional questions or comments.

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Today's sponsor is Zipper Island. This Etsy shop specializes in (you guessed it) zippers! They offer the high quality YKK zippers at great prices. You can shop at Zipper Island with confidence. This shop has had almost 25,000 sales and has a five star rating. Also, I'd like to mention that many of the reviews comment on the quick shipping. That's especially nice when you're in the middle of a project and need a zipper!

I love all of the colors that the 14 inch handbag zippers come in. I can think of quite a few projects that would be perfect for these! I've been thinking about a way to add a zipper to one of my favorite purse patterns, Simplicity Sewing Pattern 2396. I've used this pattern a couple of time but one of my favorite versions was this red damask purse. (Yes, I think color is important, can you tell?)

Besides zippers they also have a variety of buttons, clasps, and pulls. I think that these natural wood buttons would look super cute on some knit sweaters, don't you agree?

One lucky reader will win:

$25 worth of zippers from Zipper Island

(to cover products and shipping).

Don't miss any of the other giveaways in my October Celebrations series!

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Friday, October 10, 2014

So, I meant to do this last week, but life intervened and it simply didn't happen. This week's Quick Takes are going to be a little bit different. I'm going to tell you all about some fun stuff that's happening around here this month!

1. October is a special month for me, it's my birth month! I've always loved October. The weather can be warm or cold (I've seen both blizzards and Indian Summers on my special day). And all of the beautiful fall colors! It's just lovely. (And there are pine cones everywhere!)

2. I love crafting. I think that's probably pretty obvious to everyone. Yarn, beads, fabric, and all of the trimmings bring me much happiness.

3. I will be hosting some awesome "crafty" giveaways throughout the month here at The Philosopher's Wife. You will have the chance to win some fun craft supplies that I hope will bring you some happiness.

4. I will also be linking to some of my favorite giveaways being hosted by other bloggers over at The Philosopher's Wife: Giveaways Galore, so be sure to check those out too! (I'm hoping to link to one craft supply type giveaway a day for the rest of the month, so if crafting is your thing you really should check it out.)

5. The giveaway goodness has already started! This giveaway for a set of Clover Amour Crochet Hooks will end October 15, 2014 -- go enter!

7. If you're a blogger and have a crafty type giveaway you'd like me to feature just drop me a line! If you'd like to sponsor a giveaway to be hosting on my blog, again just drop me a line. I'd love to work with you!

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